1999 BMW Z9 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 332 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW Z9 | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Z9 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2800 mm |